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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-07

"Let me write the ballads Of "A
natIon," said wise man, land
ire not who makes its laws" This
is true, and il may also be said that
TIL discovery OF ST. Jacobs Oil,-the
conqueror OF pain, has been of more
value to the world than the finding
OF comet.
1t has been remarked that when
the Republicans were in power there
was no Mormon lobby about Wash
ington.
The New York Sun is anxious 10
knrw wha, Clevelands platform will
be if he runs for President in 1883
as The Democratic Candidate. What
would be the matter with the dodge
Of 1884 with a new annex of hypo.
cracy?
The Washington correspondent of
The New York World says that Secre-
tarv Blyard selected brother Of
Representative Perry Belmont as
NttuSu' w dIIS, Out ludt lIS lCSi
dent would no, liscn 10 it, and in
relatio The Secretary leaves Mr..
Wa ker in the office, which is worth
at least $4,000 a year "A large
number Of Dem ocrats are anxio~s TO
get the position.
President Cleveland is credited
with saying that he can be re elected
without the vote of New York. Tx
Governor Hoadly says that Cleve
land will not need the vote of New
York. But just when the people of
other States got to loving Cleveland
SO does not appear. No Western
Stale has made any large exhibit Of
this kind
The indianapolis News takes note
of the fact 'rhat reputable Demo
cratic attorneys are not defending |
the conspirators' against the ballot
in Indiana.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-07

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Csstoria
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-07

Of the five commanders OF the
army of the Tennessee-Gran,,
Sherman, Mcpherson, Logan and
Howard, only two Sherman and
Howard-survive
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1887-01-07

nUR BABY'S FIRST YEAR, by MARION
" HARLAND. also containing much valuable
2.ccnt stamp by Reed & Carnrick, Mercantile
Exchange Building, MY
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24
SCHOOL BOARD PROCEED.
INGS.

Cov1SeroS. La. Sept. II, 1887
The Pubic School Doar,: met OF
the above date. pursuant to call.
Preseut-H. II. Warren. A. LIE
Blaze. E. Frederick. Norman Fen
d,eson. U. NJ. Barker and w. Ken
nedy.
Abseni-Geo Koepp.
The minutes of the previous meet.
ing were read and Improved.
On motion of N. Fendlesnn. dul,
seconded. H. II. Warren Was elect.
ed President pro tem.
The following l1achers were thsr
appointed: Il
THIRD WARD.
Female school. Miss K Nc
Duuyal.
Male school. Miss Clara Fred
ericE.
Colored school. J. ". Quinn.
FOURTH WARD.
Female school, Vaudeville, Mrs.
Barbara Dicks.
Male school. Rev. E. Aveilhe.
Colored school. w. ". johnson.
FIFTH WAR;.
Miss Mary C. Abney, at Heiton' :
school house.
Geo. u. Potter, at the Williams
school house.
SIXTH WARD.
White school. to be given ont in
the Crow Settisn,ent as SOON as a
teacher is named.
SEVENTH WARD.
: Colored school. Bayou Lacombe,
Miss F. Z. Dorcy.
EIGHTH WARD.
White school, to he given out as
soon as a teacher is named.
NINTH WARD.
Coloted school. SlijeIl, Rev. C.
D. G Bryan.
Colorsd school. Bonfouca. Miss
May Dorcy.
White school. Ia be given ont as
soon as teacher is named.
Tue Board then appointed: the
following trustees:
Ninth Ward Cornelias Cooper.
vice A. Dubarry. resigned.
Sixth Ward-Levi Grow, vice
David Talley. resigned.
Eighth Ward John ID. Penton,
vice John Tsllsy. aud s. D. Claw
ford. vice ChAs. McAlahan, resign
Ell.
II was moved and seconded that
the schools be opened on Monday.
Oct. 3, 1887. Tor . term of three
months.
There appearing M further busi-
ness, the Board adjourned. subject
to Call. n. Il. WARREN.
President pro iem.
w. kxNNLDY, Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24
VAUDEVILLE ITEMS.
MANDEyILLE, Sent. o. Is

MASDEvILLE, Sept. %. 1887.
EDIroR ST.. TAMMANY FARMER:
THIS week has been AN eventfu
one in our town. Old Pontcl,ar.
train. taking advantage Of the equi
Ioxial seaso,:, made Sudden ris.
on Monday last. and kept j. up till
"Wednesday. and iLGinsed upon the
front street Of our village, but the
break water brsvely Drilled the fu-
riOus waves. aud only two or :hree
small spaces in front were submerg-
ed. To-day the weather has clear.
ed up. aud the old element has goue
back to its high tide. There was
no damage done. The wharves and
bath houses are MI standing. We
did not feel the wind. ~ it was from
the northeast. Should it have turn
ed south. the whole town would
have been under water. The resi-.
dents can thank the Almighty. for
,l"ntlsville 10 blessed. having es-
capped again unframed.
The Gamer Day. Dream arrived
A. noon yesterday aud left for the
city this morning. carrying back u
large crowd Of passengers who had
bsen b!ock"dsd here by the storm
Our hotels are empty for the
present.
The Crescent Hall, I am inform
ed by Mugnier Bros, will be kept
open all winter. for the accommo.
dati"n of sportsmen and Northern
visitors. They have good winter
accommodations. fire place in
every room. and will have the best
the market affords.
The Manand livery stable, which
war only summer concern. will re-
mann open throughout tue year, rs
the owner has decided to remain
with us permanently.
We hal visit on Tuesday from
the U. 5. Revenue enter Pansy,
which anchored in front of our town
during the storm. She left yester-
lay for the Crescent City.
All the sail boats and skilfs are
safe. having found a good harbor in
Old Bayou Castaing. TEAsER.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

An unfortunate affair occurred al
Molony's brickyar.l last Tuesday
evening. 1t seems a colored man
named Tohe entered tie place and
began quarrsling with one Of the
workmea. whersupon Mr.. Jno. r.
Mo!ony ordered him to leave, when
he drew . hatclle. and cut Mr.. Mo-
lony in the chin. DR.. Tebauit wss
At once summoned 10 attend Nr.
liolony. aud T0be was jailed By
Marshal DulivE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24
FROM SLIDELL.
A BIG BACKYARD.


SLlDELL, La. Sept. 81. 1887.
EDITOR ST.. TANxANY FARMER:
Que OF tue most extensive enter
2rises in the shape Of a mud man i.
factory is carried on by the most g,
ahead business men OF this locality
It the mammoth 5rickyard Just be-
low our town. on the Queen and
Crescent route.
The Msssrs. Sslmen came to thi.
place some years ago aud started
IL the business in which they are
now engaged. with limited means
and in = small way. but by energy
aud perseverance, they now stand Ut
tho head Of the brick making bust
ness Of the State. with all the latest
improved machinery and equip
m.Ots.
Not long since We paid . visit to
the yard. and were HOSPITALITY re-
ceived by Mrs. SaImen and her two
sons. Jack aud Fritz, who sr, a. a
unit in affection a. well a. in bust
ness. Fritz 10 married.
The brick business 10 the most
economically and successfully oper-
sted Of any yard that it Lss ever
been my fortune to visit. The una
cline that runs the yard is Of the
best quality, and not Only grinds
the mud. but runs car on q tram
way . distance OF 200 yards where
the car - loaded, and returned to
the hopper in the same way.
The Nessrs Salmen have studied
the business 20 thoroughly that
they can now run the yard on . lit
tic more than it took to run . small
yard. Their profit is therefore the
greater. - they turn ont more brick
than oil the other yards in the par
ish combined. In connection viii,
the yard they have one Of the finest
stores iu the parish. filed to over
lowing with everything one can
need in the country. Their genial
aud hosPitable manners are 90 we'll
known that comment il useless.
May It be our lot always to fall in
with such agreeable people is the
esrnest wish Of A vIsrroR.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24
Commissioners of Election

Commissioners Of Election.
BY virtna Of the authority vested in
me by law. have this day appointed
the following com customers Of election
to serve mt the Congressional electioc
to be held on
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER l. 1887
First warl --Gco- Koepp. Chas. Heis-
er. Frank Catalonia.
second ward-J. n. Yates. Robt. Nc
Kes. Henry Rogers.
Third ward-Juiss Maille, F. r. Mar
tindale, H. J. Smith.
Fourth ward J. A. Nugnier, L. CO.
Quillon, p. l.. Smith.
Fifth war,t-Warren TLomas, Alex.
Bush. h. Il. Thomas.
sixth ward Bennett Bourn. Ii. Q.
Parker. Chas. Mcgee.
Seventh war,l-Alex. Tod, C.. p. Du-
ere. j. H. Block.
Eighth wari-E. A. Orr, F. N. Porter.
Frank MeQneen.
Ninth war,l-U. Trouillier. F. Dubui-
son, Armand Cousin.
JAS II. HOSMER.
Returning 'nfcer, ~. Tamianay Phi. La.
(oUi,sQtoa. la, sept. y. 1887.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24
Estra yed.

Came to my place. on West Pearl
River. four miles above Pearl River
Station. about four years ag.,, . heifer
calf. marked smooth crop and split in
left ear. and under slope and over
slope in right ear. Branded d G. Color
pale rel. with few whits rpots. The
owner il hereby notified 20 call for the
same within thirty days from the date
Of this notice. prove property and pay
all costs w. 81. PROv9Sf.
Coviuston. L.. sept. ~. 1857.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24
LIST OF LETTERS


Remaining in the Covington Liza.
POstof6ce. Friday. Sept %. 1887.
Persons calling for the same will
please say advertised:
Allen L T. Marion
Bsrton F widow Abita Spripos
Al'ita Syringe May Der CT
Baconi Niue Page Henry
Claiborne Joe Perry Math
Abita Springs Parker Glib
Fowler Il Il Pitt,nan Nj
Hoffman SIrs Raiborn Joel
Abita Springs Roberts Andrew
Jack Joseph Roche j H Mrs
Ablta Springs Rapp f Nine
Jones " A Saint Leoer
J"cobs Anie MissSegund Casimir
Jones r d Scorza Antoine
Johnson ] To.ev Eliza
LsBrttOn L G Tbibodeaux p A
Lloyd Eliza Miss Abjtr Spr;nv.
Lacroix Mary MrsTavlor Thomas
Mason d H Mrs Toepfer Wilhelm
Mathis WIN Voss Bertha Miss
If not called for iu thirty DAYS
ffom date. the above letters will lie
sent to the Dead-Letter Off &c.
Tho Postoffice will he open. on
Sunday, from : 80 to 8 . clock A. n.
CuAs. Henri. z. II.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

Our old friend Mrs. Sterling cole
brated her 18th birthday last We'd
nesday. We extend orr congratu-
lations. and wish Ter many happy
returns Of the day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

SOLID FAcrs 1t is q well known
iact that Reads Chill Cure is mp.
idly gaining the greatest reputation
Of any chill remedy ON the market
Why is il? Because it contains no
qninine. strycl,nine or arsenic, j.
pleasant t. take aud guaranteed t"
cure. If ns-,l rs directed. Sold by
DR.. +. j. Heintz.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

We are glad to see that Col. W.
T. Hosmer is able to be mp and
about again. Hope he will con-
tinue to improve until he is entire
" we'll.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

The Camp Meeting at the Ger
man Settlement is now in progress.
There was 4 good attendance yes
tcrday. and doubtless many more
will be on hand to-day. To-Mor-
row will doubtless be the principal
day OF the meeting, and q large
crowd is expected. Revs. T. S.
West, ]. T. Sawyer, aud other Wis.,
ising ministers will address the
congregation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

Mr.. Joseph Sharp informs NJ
that be made lis bushels OF corn
tins season on little over two
acres of land. BY the use Of stable
manure. This is = good yield, b.
ing about 65 bushels per acre.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

Sealed proposals will bs received
by the President Of the Police Jury
for the construction of 4 flowing ar
tssian well in the Courthouse yard
See advertisement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

The tide water from tho Lake
caused a rise in the river this week
and the logmen were enabled to
Aoat their logs to mill.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

Geo. II. Cause VS.. Sam'I Il. Porter.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of St. Tam.
mahy. Eighth Justices Court-No. q.
Ev virtue Of writ Of 6eri facias
from the honorable the aforesaid
conrt. and Ia me directed. bearing date
September 16. 1857
1 will proceed to sell at public auc-
tion. at TIE door of the courthouse. in
Indian Village. parish and State
aforesaii. on SATURDAY. the 1st day
Of October. ISE7. between legal sale
hours. the following described proper
~. to-wit:
One gray horse and one horse cart.
Seized il the above entitled suit.
Terms Of sale. cash.
A. J. RoUssEaUx Constable.
b,dim Village Sept. 16. 1887.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

GuurY.-1'he tria. Of Gen. Will
A. Strong. ex Secretary Of Slate. at
Baton Rouge. for embsxzlement. re-
suited last Wednesday in . verdict
Of guilty. His attorneys are pre-
pairing ~ appeal 10 the Supreme
Cont.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

Our bright and vivacious young
friend. lIiss Tillie Wunderlich. OF
New Orleans. is on . visit to the
Misses Mortee.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

The game law will expire next
Friday night. On and after next
Saturday any kind Of game birds or
animals can be killed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

Property is slowly but surely ad-
vancing in price in Covington. "a
the railroad approaches.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

Every line on this page 10 Of To-
cal interest. including the new ad-
vottioements. Read it all.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

The polling places in the Second
and Eighth Wards have been chang.
cd. See notice to voters.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

The special election for Mayor Of
Covington will take place next
Tuesday. the 9th inst. Up to the
present time we have heard but one
candidate mentioned. Mr.. WIN. Ba-
don. We think Re would make q
good Mayor. and it looks as though
he will have a "w0lk over"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

Send in your orders early next
Monday for election tickets. First
come 6rst served. Prices cheap.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

We learn that Mr.. job. Polite
vent. last week. bought out the in
terests Of Messrs. R-xkenridye and
Bossier 10 the Abita Springs. for
$1,000. and be 10 now the sole own.
or Of these celebrated Springs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

Railroad hands are busy clearing
the right Of way from Abit,
Springs TO Covington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

The steamer New Camelia has re-
sumsd her regular trips, having re-
turned from the washout on the
u. & N. Railroad,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24
ELECTION NOTICE.
State of Louisiana, Parish Of ~. Tam.
many-Town OF Covington.

many-Iown OF CovingtOn.
CovIxGroN. La. Sept. 16, 1887.
In accordance with resolution adopt.
ed by the Boar,l of Aldermsn, At meet
ing held on the above date, and ty vir-
tue OF the power vested in me by the
Charter Of the town of Coyiuston, La.
/. E. Frederick. Mayor pro tem., here
by issue this proclamation, ordering
that special election DO hell. 1t the
Courthouse. in the town Of Coviny,on.
In. on
TUESDAY. SEPT. q. 1887.
the polls TO be opened at 10 o'clock 4.
n. and close ut 4 o'clack p. n. for the
purpose Of elecsins Mayor Of the town
ofCovington. La. II fill the vacancy
cansei by the death Of the late Mayor,
DR.. Z. L. Randolph; said election to be
conducted. and the returns thereof
made, in the manner required by the
laws Of the State OF Louisiara.
II. FREDERIcx. Mayor pro. tenn.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

We printed cards this week call
ing for 100 bands to work on the
railroad. This looks like business
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24
SACRED CONCERT.

On Sunday evening. the 9th oil
October, n Grand Sacred Concert
will be given Mt Pellaot's Hall. in
Covinston. by distinguished artists
from New Orleans, for the benefit
al the Catholic Church. Refresh
ment tables will he in charge Of the
ladies'. Admission. 25 cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

Thanks to Mr.. L. Coquillon. Of
Vaudeville. for a basket of fine
Lake shrimp. received last Monday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24
Notice to Voters.

The State Of Louisiana. Parish OF st.
1ammsny,
Notice in hereby given to the vosers
of the aforesaid parish tl,st the polling
place in Ward No. is changed fror
Blsckwells Mill to sandy Ford school.
house. and In Ward No. from Causes
store TO Provcs:'s school-house.
JAS. II. HOSMER,
Returning Officer.
ObUington. La.. Sept. 10. 1887.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

The court officers are busy sum-
moning jurors aud witnesses for
the October term.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

DIR. Heintz has half dozen bot
ties OF the celebrated Reeds Chill
Cure to give away.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24
Election Notice.

Ry virtne of the authority vested in
oss by the election Law OF the State Of
Louisiana, aud IN pursuance Of the
proclamation of his Excellcncy, Cover.
e:nor y. ID. McEnery, do hereby give
public notice that there will be an cleo.
tioL held IN the parish of st. Tammany,
State aforesaid. on
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER /, 1857,
commencing at Z o'clock A N. and clos
ing at 6 o'clock 2. r., for the purpose
OF electing one Representative from the
Sixth Congressional District of L0uisi-
ana n the Fiftieth Congress of the
United States of America.
The election will be held at the time
above specified aud at the following
named polling places, to-wit:
First d-Madisonviiie.
Second ward-Ssndy Ford school
house.
Third war,!-Covington.
Fourth ward-Man,leville.
Fifth ward At the school house near
W. L. Dnpriest's
Sixth ward Pat weIsh's store.
Seventh ward Bayou I.acombe.
Eighth ward-Proyost's school house.
Ninth war1-Bonfouca. at Gentle
vere's store.
JAS. II. HOSMER,
Rehr~is0 Officer. Parish Of 81. 7ammany.
C6cingspa, La, Ssp.. 20. 1887.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24
New Advertisements.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Sealed Proposals
Will be received by the undersigned
for the construction of a flowing arte-
sian we'll in the Courthouse yard. the
contractor to furnish every thing. The
well to be paid for when accepted by the
Pol ce Jury. The right is reserved 70
reject any and all bids.
j. NJ. ALLISON,
President Police jury.
CoUing!on. La, Sept IS, 1857.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

The Police Jury met last Mon
day. See proceedings in another
column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

We were blessed with a few
showers this week, but more rain
d needed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

The Congressional Convention
will meet at Baton Rouge next
Wednesday, the 28th inst.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24
WEATHER REPORT
For the past week, ending Sent

ALEX. BAND. Observer,
Vaudeville Station, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24
Esf1 blis1aed I'm 1871
RETAIL AND WHoLHsALY

For Example. . few
Popular Goods:
HE-NO TEA. IS eta per pound.
sold by others in SAME line Of busi-.
nees for Is cts.
DUFFY 8 MALT WHlsKY. Der
bottle. Is ets. Others soIl Of a.
BROWNS IRON BlTTERs. Ger
bottle. 70 cts. Others ssa Il q.
MATCHE& large boz, garter
gross. 10 cta Sela hy others for
rs cts.
Where a large quantity 10 vast
Ell. in whole pasksgUs or casss.
special prices will b given on as-
plication.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24

See School Board proceedings.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-09-24
Announcements

.
Announcements
We are autbor;ze1 = .a.....,
name Of
Of st. T.m@@snv " n, y. 1 p
date for Congress from this District,
.""3ec. % the action Of the Democratic
wc,Tucn ..--
% ne" nErOhi
% 100 "e past week. ending Sept
Temperature.
a.r. Max Min.
Is. ., ~
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES .... - -
a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. IS IS
ai.... ................s - s.
Alley RaNn o;,: 50 +"
Mandeville Station +.
~. -:
49,. ~ o'esse' WIN . lew
$500: ."'' week. Out more ram
r.. p.;:
i Wv Jury met last Mon
P'oceeo'ogs IN another
~
o'ncers are ousy sum-
s JURORS ana witnesses for
~
t,.. !, a. uas na,i dozen Dot.
Cure to Give awav N"'''
Property is slowlv lint surelv a.
vaacinp r. nr;... n co,;,-..
the railroad .rr-o..h..
The polling places in the Second
and EIGHTH Ward. h.v. ~, .h..
cd. See notice 70 vot.rs
the right of way from Abita
Springs to Covington.
Evarv lin. - a.. $50
-, ;,..,-.. :..,-,:r
s''"ou's. Aead II al.
Send in your orders early next
Monday for election tickets. First
come 6rst served. Prices cheap.
We printed cards this week call
ing Tor lOO hands to work on the
railroad. This looks like business.
Thanks to Mr. n, Coon;,,or n
0endevllle. for . basket OF fine
LAKE shrimp. received last Monday.
Our bright and vivacious Young
friend, aIiss Title Wuuderlich. Of
New Orleans. is on = visit TO the
Misses Mortee.
T,e .,e.mo-N.v C,,.,;. 49,.
.rr.a h.r ranr,.- So. n.-:-
4rrr.a from tha -..hor, III.
n IN RAILROAD
~~ a.,
~
~ 80
~. ~ -
Fr;d.v NIGHT On .na IT, -.
H.,urd.v .cv l;,a of .m.,,;s.
animal. c.r +. l;,,.d 1
~
t.ao % see 'oa' CoL ".
os"e. - .o'e 20 % mp ana
tinue to improve until he ia entire
y we'll.
n. IA rr;.,a H. c.,:
,-.,.a h.- 7e.,, h;-.,.s.,.w
...s.. w.,.l
80. - - Ie
returns Of the day.
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kDRRMlay0hx sOy l -
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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-04-09

Farmers Pay The Railroads Taxes.
When it is shown By the advocates of
the bonds that the townships will get
il taxes from the railroad more money
than the bonds amount to in twenty
years. the opponents Of the bonds say 3,
sob. yes, We admit that, but those
taxes the railroad pays all come out of
the farmer Now, it is true that ev-
erything depends upon the workingman.
Labor either directly or indirectly pays
al the bills; but because that is so it
does not follow that the Iaboring man
or farmer should refuse TO encourage or
aid any business enterprise but farming.
Suppose the farmer should say, 81 will
not help to build railroad. nor a fac
tory, nor q mill, because they all live on
the products Of my labor. I viii starve
them all out, and compel them all to go
to farming and hard work like am do
ing" Now, if everybody should en-
gage in farming who would spin and
weave the cotton, manufacture ma
chinery or build and operate railroads.
In one sense the farmer pays the tax OF
the printing Office, the merchants the
railroads everybody, but in another
sense he does not. The printers, the
merchants, the railroads, are neces-
sary and useful institutions, are all Ia
borers, and their labor or the fruits of
their labor, is taxed as well as those of
the farmer.
There is no foundation for the state
ment that the farmers will have to pay
the railroad taxes. 1t cannot be true in
any sense unless it be that the railroad
will charge more for carrying freight
and passengers than they ought to.
That is very easily remedied by the
passage of a law regulating their eharg-
es. Remedy 1t then in that way, and
cease the grOundIess and unreasonable
objection to railroads because they de
pend for their support on the farmer.